This is an exciting time for Western Illinois University

							May 24, 2004

Mr. David Smith
1111 Duggleby St
Davenport , IA 52803

Dear David,

This is an exciting time for Western Illinois University. With the recent completion of the
Strategic Plan, Higher Values in Higher Education; A plan for Western Illinois University,
WIU has made a commitment to Higher Values in Higher Education, for its students,
alumni, and staff.

Each year, Western Illinois University alumni are the driving force supporting the Annual
Fund, which provides operating assistance for the University, its colleges, and its
departments. Western Illinois University depends on gifts from alumni, administration,
friends, businesses, and foundations to bridge the gap between operational expenses and
income from tuition and other sources.

       “The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve
                      of knowledge, experience, and ability.”
                              - Henry Ford, Industrialist

Now, more than ever, your support affirms your affinity for WIU. As the University
continues to get better and better, your contribution is an impressive statement to
corporations and foundations from which Western is seeking funding, to current students,
and to alumni who still look up to you, regardless of the years that distance them from
Western Illinois University.

Last year you were one of the alumni who helped us raise over $300,000 during our annual
alumni phonathon. Funds raised from the phonathon provide great support to the
University and more importantly to the students who bring it to life. This year we hope to
do even better.

I hope you will join me in continuing the tradition of giving at Western by supporting the
Annual Fund with a gift. You may designate your gift the Fund for a Greater Western (for
WIU’s greatest needs) or any academic department. Your gift, regardless of size, is very
important to us. Thank you for making Western Illinois University a special place.

Gratefully,




Corryn N. Hall
Director of Annual Giving